Interstate 8 WB over Kitchen Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-008-R50.64 · Structure no. 57 0698L
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 440 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 8 WB over Kitchen Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 8 WB over Kitchen Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,826 by 2044. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 8 WB over Kitchen Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 8 WB over Kitchen Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 8 WB over Kitchen Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 8 WB over Kitchen Creek?
The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 8 WB over Kitchen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.